Disney Q4 Profits Up 18% on Cable Strength Nov 14, 2009
But in August, the company went on offense, agreeing to buy Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL), owner of such comic book heroes as Iron Man and Captain America, for $4 billion as part of its effort to attract young boys to its products ... But in August, the company went on offense, agreeing to buy Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL), owner of such comic book heroes as Iron Man and Captain America, for $4 billion as part of its effort to attract young boys to its products ... But in August, the company... (SmartMoney)
Comic-Con Founder Dies at 76 Nov 5, 2009
A man dressed as Captain America poses a question during an event at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego on July 26, 2007. (AP Photo). (CBS News -- Entertainment)
'A great time' had at museum's Halloween Boo Bash Nov 1, 2009
Cold Brook resident Sandra Zalewski attended the event with Captain America and Little Red Riding Hood also known as her grandchildren, 2-year-old Giovanni DiBari of Rome and 9-year-old Gabrielle Zalewski of Utica. I am having a great time, Gabrielle said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
TRADE BRADY?: Why now's perfect time for blockbuster Oct 22, 2009
And if the real Captain America were here today (I'm hearing reports of an assassination. really. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Marvel vs. itself Oct 15, 2009
Heroes Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man join with Nick Fury and his S.H.I.E.L.D. force to invade Latveria and squash a terrorist threat Fury couldn't convince the U.S. government to acknowledge ... The philosophical divide Iron Man and Captain America begin showing during the morally questionable mission becomes full-scale conflict when, a year later, Latverian terrorists retaliate by launching a devastating assault on New York City ... While Iron Man, Mr. Fantastic and others... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Edward Norton Open To Returning As The Hulk For 'Avengers' Movie Sep 25, 2009
unites the likes of Iron Man, Thor and Captain America in 2012 ... "The thing about [Marvel's] universe that's fun is that it all cross-pollinates. Even when I was working on the script [for 'The Incredible Hulk'], I tried to plug in the whole Super-Soldier Serum from Captain America.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Reserving interstate lanes for the affluent Sep 25, 2009
4:39 pm September 24, 2009, by Jay. There has always been something disturbingly elitist about the idea of HOT lanes, also known as high-occupancy toll lanes, also known as Lexus lanes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Review: 'Marvel Ultimate Alliance' in need of reboot Sep 17, 2009
The law drives a wedge between heroes, splitting them into groups led by the pro-government Iron Man and resistance leader Captain America. As the story progresses, players must choose to team up with Iron Man or Captain America ... An alleigance to Iron Man provides the services of Songbird and Mister Fantastic, while Captain America enlists the help of Luke Cage and Iron Fist. (USA Today -- Tech)
Marvel vs. Disney: Two very different Americas Sep 15, 2009
Even the flag-draped Captain America, the most Boy Scoutish of Marvel's heroes, was engineered from an experiment with a World War II-era supersoldier serum. Of course, the overarching plotline of both Marvel and Disney is this: America is a factory of mass-produced myths, and now the means of production is being consolidated. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Muse Cover 'West Side Story' Classic For Video Music Awards Promo Sep 9, 2009
" So Bellamy and company got to work on their version of "America," recording the tune and filming a VMA promotional spot in their Dover, England, rehearsal space (which probably explains why bassist Chris Wolstenholme can be seen traipsing around in a Captain America outfit in the video that accompanies this story). And, as is to be expected, Muse's take on the tune is wonderful, weird and wild which is pretty amazing, considering they had almost zero knowledge of the song before deciding to... (VHI.com -- Music News)
CLICKS: Tips for attacking draft Sep 4, 2009
The number 7 may be lucky in Las Vegas, but it's an insult to the fantasy world when associated with Captain America himself, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. In Sports Illustrated's fantasy football spectacular, we apparently created a tiny stir when listing Brady as the seventh-ranked QB, behind such notables as Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Kurt Warner and Donovan McNabb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
New 'Fantastic Four' Movie Is In The Works Sep 2, 2009
happen to Iron Man and Captain America. But now it looks like the publisher's first family of superheroes will receive a fresh coat of paint too. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Disney catches comics giant Marvel in a $4B web Sep 2, 2009
Disney's earnings per share will drop partly because the company will issue 59 million new shares, and partly because Marvel plans to release two costly blockbusters, "Thor" and "The First Avenger: Captain America" in 2011. DVD sales of those films likely won't roll in until fiscal 2012. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Newsweek: How Bob Iger is transforming Disney Sep 1, 2009
"Disney should be able to leverage its global reach, execution, and distribution capabilities to grow Marvel's brands and business opportunities." Does that mean Captain America will soon be greeting visitors at Disneyland. "This is absolutely historic, as it merges the long-standing but now fast-growing Marvel heros with Disney's icons," says Anthony Sabino, a St. John's University business-law professor who rushed to put out a statement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Disney's Marvel Takeover Ensnares Hollywood Rivals in Spider-Man-Like Web Sep 1, 2009
Paramounts deal runs out after five more Marvel movies, including two Iron Man sequels, Thor, The First Avenger: Captain America, and The Avengers. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Another chapter written in Marvel's long history Sep 1, 2009
Iron Man, Captain America and Thor may be nearly invincible, but they can also be bought ... NEW YORK -- Iron Man, Captain America and Thor may be nearly invincible, but they can also be bought ... Captain America was out; Archie was in. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Muse Talk About Forthcoming LP, The Resistance Aug 27, 2009
Frontman Matthew Bellamy discusses tracks on the band's upcoming epic fifth album. It's a song about the grandiose, megalomaniacal geo-strategy of foreign-policy advisors who talk about Eurasia and the world as some kind of chessboard to play games on. (VHI.com -- Music News)
You'll 'feel cool like Batman' playing 'Arkham Asylum' Aug 26, 2009
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2': Create a dream team from heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man and Wolverine and baddies including Deadpool and Green Goblin in this action RPG. (Sept. 15, rated T; for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, $50-$60. (USA Today -- Tech)
CLICKS: Breaking down Brady Aug 8, 2009
The No. 7 may be lucky in Las Vegas, but it's an insult to the fantasy world when associated with Captain America himself, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. In Sports Illustrated's fantasy football spectacular -- currently in bookstores nationwide -- we apparently created a tiny stir when listing Brady as the seventh-ranked QB, behind such notables as Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Kurt Warner and Donovan McNabb. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
First impressions: Serving up combos in 'Marvel vs. Capcom 2' Aug 5, 2009
The Marvel brawlers include notable names such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine. On the Capcom side, Street Fighter vets such as Ryu, Ken and Guile join other signature characters Mega Man, Jill Valentine (Resident Evil) and Morrigan (Darkstalkers). (USA Today -- Tech)
Jon Favreau Wants To See Iron Man In 3-D Jul 30, 2009
"We haven't had any talks about [me directing 'Avengers'], although we do have talks about what the content of 'Avengers' will be," Favreau said of the film expected to feature Iron Man, Nick Fury, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and others. "I'm going to be involved in some capacity with it, but as far as directing goes, we're still working on this one. ... I'm happy they brought me back to do 'Iron Man 2.' "But I think that, as the digital technology gets better, 3-D is going to be a lot... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Nissan cube(R) Featured in NBC's Heroes Booth at Comic-Con Jul 29, 2009
Confirmed special guests include: Kevin J. Anderson, co-author Dune novels and Saga of Seven Suns; Ray Bradbury, author, screenwriter Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles; Steve Epting, artist Avengers and Captain America; and Gail Simone, writer, Wonder Woman and Secret Six. Over 125,000 people are expected to attend this year's convention, with all 4-Day and One-Day memberships already sold out at press time, and no on-site registration allowed. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spidey's 600th is in stores today Jul 22, 2009
He's basing that interest on the number of issues sold of the 600th issues of "The Mighty Thor," "The Incredible Hulk" and "Captain America." Gallagher sold so many copies of each of those titles that he had to order additional copies ... He expects the comic book to be a big seller, but he predicts it won't surpass the almost 300,000 copies of the death of Captain America comic book released in 2007. (Fresno Bee)
Hasbro Announces Launch of Insight:, a Special Edition Book Featuring the Images of Artist and Action Figure Photographer Gianni Lopergolo Jul 16, 2009
This one of a kind collection includes such well known characters as DUKE, BARONESS and COBRA COMMANDER from Hasbros G.I. JOE brand as well as CAPTAIN AMERICA and SPIDER-MAN from its MARVEL line and LUKE SKYWALKER and DARTH VADER action figures from its STAR WARS line. Hasbro is extremely proud to offer this book of Giannis remarkable photography in support of his family and ALS charities, said John Frascotti, Hasbros Chief Global Marketing Officer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Natalie Portman joins the cast of 'Thor' Jul 14, 2009
The movie is part of an ambitious schedule for Marvel Studios, including Iron Man 2, The First Avenger: Captain America and The Avengers. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Life)
The best in comic books Jul 13, 2009
A creative team of nearly infinite energy and talent, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby revolutionized the nascent art form, starting by inventing Captain America and leaving their stamp throughout the '40s, '50s and '60s on everything from young romance to Western to horror comics. In this handsome collection, historian and Kirby confidant Mark Evanier provides insightful introductions to each chapter, but it's the giddily executed action sequences featuring characters like Stuntman, the Fly and the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A portrait of the real maverick Jun 24, 2009
He was likely too busy campaigning as Captain America. Image #3: Sen. (Weymouth News, MA)
Iranians use video to tell story Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 18:17 GMT, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 19:17 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Americas)
Bruno anxiety Jun 17, 2009
Captain America alter-ego returns. Nuclear N Korea is 'grave threat. (BBC News -- Europe)
A-levels 'too much like sat-nav' Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 00:33 GMT, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 01:33 UK. A-levels 'too much like sat-nav. (BBC News -- UK)
A textbook love affair? Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 10:53 GMT, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 11:53 UK. A textbook love affair. (BBC News -- UK)
Captain America Returns From The Dead Later Than Originally Planned Jun 17, 2009
"Captain America: Reborn" ( Marvel Comics ) ... The original Captain America, Steve Rogers, will return in an upcoming five-issue series titled "Captain America: Reborn." ... Since scripting Rogers' death at the hands of an agent of his archenemy, The Red Skull, in 2007, writer Ed Brubaker has continued to author the "Captain America" series, in which the character's former sidekick, Bucky, donned a new version of the costume and carried on in Rogers' absence. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Care issues factor in baby deaths Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 05:37 GMT, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 06:37 UK. A shortage of key medical staff leads to care standards being compromised. (BBC News -- UK)
Many children 'wrongly' locked up Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 06:59 GMT, Wednesday, 17 June 2009 07:59 UK. Many under-18s locked up on remand are later found innocent. (BBC News -- UK)
May rebound in US housing starts Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 14:15 GMT, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 15:15 UK. Housing starts were still well down from last year's level. (BBC News -- Business)
Conservation efforts pay off for the large blue butterfly Jun 17, 2009
Page last updated at 11:19 GMT, Tuesday, 16 June 2009 12:19 UK. Blue butterfly colonies thriving. (BBC News -- Science)
Marvel Comics superhero back from the dead Jun 17, 2009
Captain America alter-ego returns. Captain America was apparently shot dead in 2007 ... Superhero alter-ego Steve Rogers - the original Captain America - is to come back from the dead in a new five-part Marvel Comic series. (BBC News -- Americas)
Captain America rises from the dead Jun 16, 2009
Captain America was apparently shot and killed two years ago on the steps of a courthouse in lower Manhattan. NEW YORK (AP) Captain America is rising from the grave ... The Marvel Comics superhero returns for the five-part series Captain America Reborn, beginning July 1. (USA Today)
Marvel resurrects Captain America Jun 16, 2009
Captain America rises from the dead for new series ... NEW YORK Captain America is rising from the grave ... The Marvel Comics superhero returns for the five-part series "Captain America Reborn," beginning July 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Captain America, thought dead, comes... Jun 16, 2009
Captain America, thought dead, comes back to life - CNN.com ... Captain America, thought dead, comes back to life ... Captain America being resurrected; superhero was killed off over two years ago. (CNN -- Law)
Activision to Showcase Several of the Most Anticipated Games of the Year at the 2009 E3 Expo May 28, 2009
Incorporating elements of the acclaimed Marvel Civil War storyline, the game allows players to choose their side and team up with revered heroes and villains, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Iron Man, Deadpool, Venom, Green Goblin and Captain America. Players can combine characters' powers and unleash astonishing new attacks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Braves back Vazquez's gem in Philly May 10, 2009
Some teammates said he looked like a member of a vice squad and another proclaimed that he was dressed like Captain America. When told about the ribbing, McCann laughed and said, "I don't care, I'm just happy that I can see again.". (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Marathon runner, Middleton resident Quimby gives the full post-Marathon report Apr 28, 2009
There were two runners dressed as Batman and Robin, one man in a full tuxedo and top hat, a Captain America, two guys dressed in giant red plastic cups, and an English flag-waving police officer. My favorite were the two very burly men running in nothing but sneakers and Speedos. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Trash or Treasure? Apr 19, 2009
Captain America #109 1960's, very telegenic cover featuring an early Silver Age appearance of Cap in his own title $125. Amazing Adventures #11 1970's two copies of this; one in excellent shape and one kinda hurt, to demonstrate what we mean when talk about condition. (CBS News -- Early Show)
America on two wheels, Pt. 4: Keenan siblings cycle beyond Austin city limits Apr 7, 2009
From Del Rio, we rode to Brackettville, where we met the fabled Captain America, a 63-year-old guy named Dave, who is doing the tour on a recumbent. We had heard about him back in Las Cruces, N.M., but had yet to meet him. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Doctor in 'Captain America' case wins battle against booze Apr 5, 2009
Raymond Adamcik realized alcohol was taking a toll on his life when, dressed as comic book superhero Captain America, he sat in a jail cell for the first time in his life ... "I was humiliated as I was in jail. I was shown in jail in my Captain America outfit. . . I always thought I might get 15 minutes of fame, but it lasted a year," said Adamcik, 56. (Florida Today)
Iron Man, Wolverine to be in online videogames Mar 18, 2009
Besides Iron Man and Wolverine, the Marvel stable of superheroes includes such characters as Spider-Man, Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Captain America and Thor. Gazillion said the first game in development was a casual MMO for younger audiences based on Marvel. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Marvel delays superhero movie dates Mar 14, 2009
"The First Avenger: Captain America" is now coming out on July 22, 2011 instead of May 6, 2011. Separately, Marvel confirmed that "Spider-Man 4" from Sony Pictures Entertainment, is slated to hit theaters on May 6, 2011. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Superhero epic Mar 7, 2009
" Elsewhere Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays The Comedian, a nihilistic, violent and cigar-chomping misogynist. The character is killed off at the beginning of the film but is subsequently seen in flashbacks. With shoulder pads decorated with stars and stripes, he is the dark opposite of comic book icon Captain America. "The Comedian, in one respect, is America's hero," said the Grey's Anatomy regular. "But on the other hand, he's also America's dirty little secret. " With Watchmen released across the... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A Black History Month tribute Feb 26, 2009
Peter Fonda designed most of his bike, Captain America, but the design for Hopper's Billy Bike was all Ben Hardy. Vaughs went on to produce and direct a delightfully cheesy motorcycle safety video, 1973's "Not So Easy" with Peter Fonda and Evel Knievel, but while "Easy Rider" may be the most famous motorcycle movie ever made, Ben Hardy and Cliff Vaughs never achieved the same level of fame. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
